Waterloo Road fans were left ecstatic last year when it was revealed the much-loved school drama would be making a return with two of its original cast members.
Adam Thomas, who played Adam Barton in Emmerdale, was part of the main cast when the show first aired, playing bad boy Donte Charles.
And as he shared that he was back filming for the show's new and what will be its 11th series, he revealed a very special piece of news.
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In a snap with his niece Scarlett, Adam revealed that his first scene filming once more for Waterloo Road actually was a family affair.
He wrote: "My very first day back @waterlooroad …not only was it my first day, but it was my first scene with my lil niece @scarlettjthomas26.
"Am just in awe of this girl, could watch her all day every day! …can not wait for you guys to see her in action!
"What a special day.
"Waterloo Road is back!"
It's thought that his niece will be playing his on-screen child.
Presenter Lisa Snowdon commented on the cute snap, penning: "This is precious! What a total beauty!
"Not you Adam, Scarlett!"
Plenty of fans shared with the star that they were re-watching all of the show's previous series in readiness for the drama's return.
There are ten series in total, with 200 episodes spanning exactly nine years.
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